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Most Embarrassing Trash

1 bag of twizzlersMy diet is practically 99% natural and vastly organic. I
don’t eat conventional junk food (I eat plenty of organic junk food though). I
went to the movies once and had a craving for my favorite childhood candy. I
used to keep a bag of Twizzlers hidden under my bed during elementary school. I
saw it at the candy counter and the tractor beam pulled me in… I was
defenseless even against the fair price of $3.50 for a bag of candy. I
struggled with the decision to feed my impulse because I knew I would have to
look at the bag for an entire year. The beauty of my approach to life though is
moderation, compassion for self, and the freedom to not take things so
seriously all the time. Can you believe I’m writing all of this to justify
buying a single bag of cherry flavored licorice at the movies?

1 bag of movie popcornMy explanation of the Twizzlers craving pretty much sums up
the popcorn purchase too. I usually make my own organic popcorn at home and
sneak it into the movies for two reasons – First, my popcorn tastes so much
better. I make the best popcorn. Second, most movie popcorn is GMO corn. I
don’t like to eat GMO food for many reasons. I did that day :o)

condomsFor some reason this is one of the first questions people ask. The answer is yes there are condoms in my trash collection. You don't have to see them if you don't want to.

Other Media I've Done

How to Start a Green Business PodcastBritt Bravo is a writer specializing in stories about individuals and organizations that are creating social change. She interviewed Eric, the other co-founder of Back to Earth inc., about starting our business.

Zero Waste AmericaThis site offers the real deal perspective and a tremendous amount of statistics and information about the waste situation in our world. While it has not been updated in a while it is still a great resource. Thanks Lynn for all of your tireless research.

Relevant Books

Janine Benyus: Biomimicry (*****)

William McDonough: Cradle to Cradle (*****)

Christopher D. Cook: Diet for a Dead Planet (*****)

Paul Hawken, Amory Lovins, Hunter Lovins: Natural Capitalism (*****)

Julia Butterfly Hill: One Makes a DifferencePractical information, statistics and resources for finding real solutions to today's challenges. A must read!!! (*****)